53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power

Ernie Neal · 11-30-2022, 06:48 PM

Hey Larry, I got to admit my first car was a 1953 Studebaker. Mine was way short on power. It had that 232 V8 with a 3 speed and o/d. Carter 4 bbl. made a lot noise but went nowhere. Just like yours except it was white.

Here is a link of a parts store that my handle something if you need it. It is located about 15 minutes from me.

https://www.studebaker-intl.com/

Good luck on your project, I'll be looking in on ya from time to time.

Ernie
SS 354

lorenr · 12-01-2022, 03:11 PM

Curious. Instead of all that work on an 8.8 " Ford, why not just get a complete 9 inch?

Seems like a lot less effort. Love the car

Loren

My fathers favorite car was a 53 Studebaker roadster. As I recall they did not have a V8. His was a six cylinder, three speed overdrive. Because of the body shape I remember a trip in eastern Oregon where he said we were going nearly 110 MPH. That was about 1958.

The miracle of nylon tires

Ernie Neal · 12-01-2022, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorenr

As I recall they did not have a V8.

https://macsmotorcitygarage.com/secr...studebaker-v8/

Yes, a very little one

Ernie
SS/I and a few others #354

Woodfin · 12-04-2022, 11:59 AM

Thanks to all for the comments and links. I have had other fish frying lately but will be back on track soon. [so, to speak]

11-30-2022, 06:48 PM	#1
Ernie Neal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 529 Likes: 167 Liked 326 Times in 78 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power Hey Larry, I got to admit my first car was a 1953 Studebaker. Mine was way short on power. It had that 232 V8 with a 3 speed and o/d. Carter 4 bbl. made a lot noise but went nowhere. Just like yours except it was white. Here is a link of a parts store that my handle something if you need it. It is located about 15 minutes from me. https://www.studebaker-intl.com/ Good luck on your project, I'll be looking in on ya from time to time. Ernie SS 354

12-01-2022, 03:11 PM	#2
lorenr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 48 Likes: 259 Liked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power Curious. Instead of all that work on an 8.8 " Ford, why not just get a complete 9 inch? Seems like a lot less effort. Love the car Loren My fathers favorite car was a 53 Studebaker roadster. As I recall they did not have a V8. His was a six cylinder, three speed overdrive. Because of the body shape I remember a trip in eastern Oregon where he said we were going nearly 110 MPH. That was about 1958. The miracle of nylon tires Last edited by lorenr; 12-01-2022 at 03:18 PM.

12-04-2022, 11:59 AM	#4
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 535 Likes: 8 Liked 274 Times in 105 Posts	Re: 53 Studebaker IHRA Hot Rod w/LS power Thanks to all for the comments and links. I have had other fish frying lately but will be back on track soon. [so, to speak]